as in flight
an act of traveling a short way to do or get something
He was sent out on an urgent errand.
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Recent Examples of errand
The set is complete with a luxe-looking drawstring purse with a removable crossbody strap perfect for nights out and everyday errands alike.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Wear it for sightseeing, errands, or even as a swimsuit cover-up.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Wilber Urbina Garcia had an ambitious list of errands to run the day after his high school graduation, before his summer really began.
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Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Dress it up with jewelry and heeled sandals, or run errands while pairing it with sneakers and a denim jacket.
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Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for errand
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Wear it for sightseeing, errands, or even as a swimsuit cover-up.
—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Wilber Urbina Garcia had an ambitious list of errands to run the day after his high school graduation, before his summer really began.
—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Dress it up with jewelry and heeled sandals, or run errands while pairing it with sneakers and a denim jacket.
—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for errand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
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None of the participating athletes have to pay for their flights.
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Donaldson auditioned for the Heat earlier this month after taking a red-eye flight from San Francisco.
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The Falcons’ second-year running back joined defensive lineman Zach Harrison, team president and CEO Greg Beadles and several other members of the organization in an early March trip overseas with Compassion International.
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Mary returns to the Gardiners, and re-connects with a newly single Tom Hayward during a trip to the lakes — which is crashed by Ryder and Caroline Bingley.
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In late 2022, Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster faced widespread backlash after mishandling ticket sales for Taylor Swift’s 2022 ‘Eras’ tour.
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
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Sunset cruises and day trips to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are among the options, but the excursions can be tailored to each group.
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For me, those savings have meant more freedom to say yes to a shore excursion, a visit to the spa onboard, or even an extra day tacked onto either end of the trip.
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Other options include Terrace Hill, a quick jaunt in the middle of town, or the challenging Bishop Peak Trail.
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Check out the last item for a jaunt down memory lane about the conference.
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The shaky outing continued Sasaki’s post-breakthrough slide, but the setback barely dents the Dodgers’ commanding division cushion, with San Diego still eight games back in the standings.
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The boys went to their first match with their dad for a Father’s Day outing.
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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